Birds in Watercolour: A Beginner's Guide to Drawing and Painting Birds

Discover the joy of drawing and painting birds with this inspiring, accessible guide for bird lovers, budding artists and nature journalers.

With expert guidance from Sofia Gazarian, learn how to capture the beauty and character of birds in your own sketchbook. From choosing materials and mastering essential drawing and painting techniques to understanding bird anatomy, this practical guide gives you the skills and confidence to get started - even if you're facing a blank page for the first time.

Featuring fascinating birds from around the world, alongside fun bird facts and tips for observing the species outside your own window, this book will inspire you to slow down, look more closely and connect with nature through art. Learn to sketch birds in pencil, bring them to life with paint and develop a mindful creative practice you can enjoy wherever you are.

What's Inside:

• Simple prompts to help you overcome the blank page and start creating
• Expert step-by-step guidance for drawing and painting birds
• Accessible techniques for building your skills and confidence
• Bird anatomy made simple to help you draw birds more accurately
• Fascinating bird facts to deepen your knowledge of the natural world
• Birds from around the world, with tips for observing and sketching the species around you

Pick up your pencil, open your sketchbook and discover a new way to enjoy the wonderful world of birds.

Author: Sofia Gazarian
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Quadrille Publishing
Published: 09/29/2026
Pages: 176
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.40h x 6.40w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781837836819